Matthew K. Farrens - Professor

Interests

Professor Farrens is interested in all
aspects of computer architecture, but primarily in the architecture and
design of high-performance single-chip processors with an emphasis on the
interconnection/communication layer. Professor Farrens is also
interested in high-speed scientific processing, in particular in exploring
issues related to the memory system, and in Instruction Level Parallelism.

Teaching

Fall 14:

Vital Stats/Scouting Report

6'2" Tall, 195 lbs.
Bats Right, Throws Right. Hits to all fields with good power. Fine
outfielder, excellent range and instincts. Covers a lot of territory.
Strong but occasionally inaccurate arm.
Decent speed, soft hands. Runs good patterns. Can take a hit, but
doesn't like to go over the middle.
Good post up player, nice jump shot from mid-range. Likes to play with
his back to the basket, but can bring the ball up court in a pinch.
Weak long-range shooter. Defensive intensity varies.

No killer instinct :-(.

Almighty Tallest Purple: Weren't you banished to Foodcourtia? Shouldn't
you be...frying something?
Zim: Oh, I quit when I found out about this.
Almighty Tallest Purple: You quit being banished?
farrens@cs.ucdavis.edu